Scott McGinnis
Biographic Data
| ID | 5434752 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Scott McGinnis |
| GIVEN NAMES | Scott |
| FAMILY NAME | McGinnis |
| SIGNATURE | MCGINNIS S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Samford University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1992 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Menno Simons and the Sword: From Oldeklooster to Wüstenfelde
This article traces the evolution of the attitudes of Anabaptist Menno Simons with respect to state-sponsored violence by examining the theme through his written works over the course of his career as a reformer. Particular attention is given to the circumstances that surround key writings. Menno's sometimes deliberate ambiguity and the evolution in his beliefs reflect his precarious position as an itinerant preacher, as well as the fragile state…
Luther, Bach, and the Jews: The Place of Objectionable Texts in the Classroom
This article examines the pedagogical challenges and value of using objectionable texts in the classroom by way of two case studies: Martin Luther's writings on Jews and two works by J.S. Bach. The use of morally or otherwise offensive materials in the classroom has the potential to degrade the learning environment or even produce harm if not carefully managed. On the other hand, historically informed instructors can use difficult works to model …
Teaching Augustine-Introduction
This introduction to the Special Issue "Teaching Augustine" summarizes the volume's essays and discusses the conference at which they were initially presented
The Elizabethan Top Ten: Defining Print Popularity in Early Modern England
Rigide Calvinisme in a Softer Dresse: The Moderate Presbyterianism of John Howe, 1630-1705
Acts of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster, 1609–1642
C. S. Knighton, ed. Acts of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster, 1609–1642. Westminster Abbey Record Series 5. Rochester, NY : Boydell & Brewer, Inc., 2006. l + 264 pp. index. tbls. $80. ISBN: 978-1-84383-260-7. - Volume 60 Issue 4
Heritage Languages in America: Preserving a National Resource
"Subtiltie" Exposed: Pastoral Perspectives on Witch Belief in the Thought of George Gifford
George Gifford, Elizabethan minister and puritan activist, was among the earliest English writers to address the witch-hunts of the latter sixteenth century. Though not as influential as the works of his contemporaries Reginald Scot and William Perkins, Gifford's Dialogue Concerning Witches and Witchcraftes (1593) is notable for its attention to the ministerial challenges posed by witch belief as well as for its entertaining dialogue designed to …
Small Grants Awarded for Less Commonly Taught Languages
Subordination and Authorship in Early Modern England: "The Case of Elizabeth Cavendish Egerton and Her "Loose Papers
Pragmatics of Chinese as Native and Target Language
Cultures of instruction: Identifying and resolving conflicts
Using Authentic Cultural Materials to Teach Reading in Chinese
The usage of authentic texts to develop cultural understanding extends to at least three types of culture—functional, informational and achievement. Even seemingly survival (functional) oriented texts such as transportation time schedules embody a great deal of informational culture. The present project describes how to utilize two timetables (one boat, one train) from the People's Republic of China to enhance students' understanding of elements …
Cultures of instruction: Identifying and resolving conflicts
Using Authentic Cultural Materials to Teach Reading in Chinese
The usage of authentic texts to develop cultural understanding extends to at least three types of culture—functional, informational and achievement. Even seemingly survival (functional) oriented texts such as transportation time schedules embody a great deal of informational culture. The present project describes how to utilize two timetables (one boat, one train) from the People's Republic of China to enhance students' understanding of elements …
Luther, Bach, and the Jews: The Place of Objectionable Texts in the Classroom
This article examines the pedagogical challenges and value of using objectionable texts in the classroom by way of two case studies: Martin Luther's writings on Jews and two works by J.S. Bach. The use of morally or otherwise offensive materials in the classroom has the potential to degrade the learning environment or even produce harm if not carefully managed. On the other hand, historically informed instructors can use difficult works to model …
Using Authentic Cultural Materials to Teach Reading in Chinese
The usage of authentic texts to develop cultural understanding extends to at least three types of culture—functional, informational and achievement. Even seemingly survival (functional) oriented texts such as transportation time schedules embody a great deal of informational culture. The present project describes how to utilize two timetables (one boat, one train) from the People's Republic of China to enhance students' understanding of elements …
Cultures of instruction: Identifying and resolving conflicts
Pragmatics of Chinese as Native and Target Language
Subordination and Authorship in Early Modern England: "The Case of Elizabeth Cavendish Egerton and Her "Loose Papers
"Subtiltie" Exposed: Pastoral Perspectives on Witch Belief in the Thought of George Gifford
George Gifford, Elizabethan minister and puritan activist, was among the earliest English writers to address the witch-hunts of the latter sixteenth century. Though not as influential as the works of his contemporaries Reginald Scot and William Perkins, Gifford's Dialogue Concerning Witches and Witchcraftes (1593) is notable for its attention to the ministerial challenges posed by witch belief as well as for its entertaining dialogue designed to …
Small Grants Awarded for Less Commonly Taught Languages
Heritage Languages in America: Preserving a National Resource
Rigide Calvinisme in a Softer Dresse: The Moderate Presbyterianism of John Howe, 1630-1705
Acts of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster, 1609–1642
C. S. Knighton, ed. Acts of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster, 1609–1642. Westminster Abbey Record Series 5. Rochester, NY : Boydell & Brewer, Inc., 2006. l + 264 pp. index. tbls. $80. ISBN: 978-1-84383-260-7. - Volume 60 Issue 4
The Elizabethan Top Ten: Defining Print Popularity in Early Modern England
Teaching Augustine-Introduction
This introduction to the Special Issue "Teaching Augustine" summarizes the volume's essays and discusses the conference at which they were initially presented
Luther, Bach, and the Jews: The Place of Objectionable Texts in the Classroom
This article examines the pedagogical challenges and value of using objectionable texts in the classroom by way of two case studies: Martin Luther's writings on Jews and two works by J.S. Bach. The use of morally or otherwise offensive materials in the classroom has the potential to degrade the learning environment or even produce harm if not carefully managed. On the other hand, historically informed instructors can use difficult works to model …
Menno Simons and the Sword: From Oldeklooster to Wüstenfelde
This article traces the evolution of the attitudes of Anabaptist Menno Simons with respect to state-sponsored violence by examining the theme through his written works over the course of his career as a reformer. Particular attention is given to the circumstances that surround key writings. Menno's sometimes deliberate ambiguity and the evolution in his beliefs reflect his precarious position as an itinerant preacher, as well as the fragile state…
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